From the previous comments, it appears that “being in the proper flow” really indicates meditating (active and sitting) within the kinesthetic sensations of our body energetics.
The more that I perform the exercises, the stronger I perceive my body kinesthetics. I have noticed consistently that during the Moving of Yin and Yang, Breathing of Yin and Yang, and Joining of Yin and Yang that the arms and hands feel like giant magnets, pushing and pulling on each other. Energetic crescendos may also appear within the rest of my body. There are points in which my hands and arms feel highly resistive of completing the full motion, at which time I continue breathing, hold the tension, and allow this resistance to resolve into a continued ease of motion.
Is it best to force through the ‘electromagnetic’ resistance, in order to complete the cycle, or is best to allow the resistive sensation to first clear, allowing a more natural flow and movement?
Harmony of the Universe has its own wonders. As the arms cross and the head is place as if on a pillow, the first ‘test’ of arm movements seems to create more rapport in one direction than in the other. I generally choose the direction of greater rapport and flow. During the exercise, there are times when my arms and hands resist crossing, so I continue breathing and wait until ease returns, allowing crossing and continuation of movement. Again, is it best to ‘force’ through the heaviness or wait until it resolves?
During Harmony of the Universe, when hands are brought together, in order to raise and release an energy ball above the head, and they continue to act in receiving energy from the Universe, I perceive periods when my arms and palms ‘desire’ to remain raised, collecting energy (perceived as two channels passing down the hands/arms through the torso, pelvis, and out the legs). The breath is naturally being held during these moments, just prior to lowering the palms above the head (so, the time frame of breath-holding is extended beyond that which is directed -- holding the breath for three counts).
Once again, is it best to allow the hands extra moments to remain raised, continuing their energy collection capacities, or is this portion of the exercise more appropriately performed when the hands are immediately lowered to the head?
Thank you, for your time, energies, and insights. My renewed interests in Qigong have been newly enlightened by the incredible shared wisdom of Master Lin and his Qigong family.
Love and Light,
Joe
